A harrowing incident unfolded in the Mazdalu area of Gwargo, district Panjgur, where armed men attempted to abduct a local man. During the resistance, his wife was shot and killed by the assailants.
According to Levies sources, the deceased woman has been identified as Rehana. The armed attackers successfully kidnapped her husband, Abdul Hameed, and fled the scene.
The following morning, Abdul Hameed’s mutilated body was discovered in the Kallag area of Panjgur. Hospital sources confirmed that he was subjected to severe torture before being killed, with torture marks, knife wounds and bullet marks evident on his body.
The incident has sparked anger among the local residents, who have accused the administration of negligence and complicity in rising lawlessness. Protesters, including the victims’ family members, staged a sit-in protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office, demanding the immediate arrest of the perpetrators. They have vowed to continue their protest until justice is served.
‘Government-Backed’ Death Squads in Balochistan
The incident is yet another example of the deteriorating situation in Balochistan, where enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and ‘state-backed’ militias, often referred to as ‘death squads,’ reportedly operate with impunity. For years, human rights organizations and local activists have accused the government of sheltering and facilitating these armed groups to suppress dissent in the region.
Residents claim that these militias, allegedly supported by Pakistani intelligence agencies, are responsible for abductions, targeted killings, and the silencing of political activists and common civilians. The unchecked power of these groups has created an atmosphere of fear, leaving the public vulnerable to rampant violence.
The abduction and brutal murder of Abdul Hameed, along with the killing of his wife, highlights the growing insecurity faced by the people of Balochistan. As protests continue, the victims’ families and human rights advocates demand accountability, fearing that without justice, such tragedies will persist in the volatile region.